Marcus Hedahl on the Mind Body Connection (Episode 124)

How should modern Stoics understand the relationship between the mind and the body?

In this conversation, Caleb Ontiveros and Marcus Hedahl discuss Stoicism and the mind-body connection. They walk through issues of theory and practice that the tight bond between our minds and bodies brings up.

This episode has both significant practical upshots and takes a few detours into theory on the way. Let us know what you think.

(04:18) The Body Influences the Mind

(11:23) Your Body Is Not Up to You

(13:33) Independence

(36:21) There's No Separation

(46:04) Getting Theoretical About Lekta

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